Data Zone
Country/territory: Japan
Subnational region(s): Ehime; Kochi
IBA Justification: A3 (2004)
Area: 12,000 hectares (120.00 km2)
BirdLife Partner(s): Wild Bird Society of Japan
| Conservation status of the Important Bird Area (IBA) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2015 | favourable | high | medium |
Site description (2007 baseline)
The site is mountainous zone centering on Mt Ishizuchisan, the highest peak (1,982 m) in western Japan. In the lower area at the altitude of 1,000 m or less above sea level, there are artificial forests of Cyryptomeria japonica and Chamaecyparis obtusa. Fagus crenata forests grow on the area exceeding 1,200 m height and especially on the south slope of the mountain sizable scale of Fagus crenata woods exist. On areas higher than 1,700m Abies veitchii grow. On the rocky stretches on this level, many alpine flowers are seen. In contrast to precipitous Mt Ishizuchisan, near the peaks of Kamegamori and Mt Sasagamine are gentle slopes covered with grasses.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ishizuchi range (Japan). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/ishizuchi-range-iba-japan on 05/01/2025.